Our Lady does not mean by Her promise that
those who die in mortal sin will be saved. The Promise means that anyone in Mary's family or
Confraternity will receive through Her, at the hour of death, the grace to die
well.

4. What is
necessary in order to die a member of Our Lady's Confraternity ?

In order so to die, it is necessary that we be
validly enrolled in the Confraternity, that we have worn the Scapular faithfully in life, and
above all that our manner of life has been worthy of Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother.
Because "by Her motherly love, Mary cares for the brethren of Her Son who still journey on
earth surrounded by dangers and difficulties, until they are led to their happy home in
Heaven."

(Constitution on the Church, n. 62)

5. Does enrolment
in the Scapular have to be done by a Carmelite priest?

At one time enrolment in the Scapular had to be
done by a Carmelite priest or by one holding the required faculties. Now all priests,
religious or diocesan, may confer the Scapular provided they are approved for hearing
Confession.

6. Is the
Scapular Medal the same as the cloth Scapular?

In the spiritual tradition of the Carmelite
Order, the Scapular has always been regarded as a little garment signifying our consecration
to Our Lady and Her motherly care of us. However, for grave reasons, a Scapular Medal may be
worn, according to the authorisation of St Pius X who was most anxious that no one should be
deprived of the spiritual benefits of the Scapular, even

though they might not be able to wear the cloth
form.

He added: "However, I desire most vehemently
that the cloth Scapular be worn as heretofore."

No miracles are recorded by wearing the
Scapular Medal.

7. Is it possible
to attach superstitious meaning to the wearing of the
Scapular?

Yes, it is. But ignorance can attach
superstitious meanings to anything. It may be true that some people regard the Scapular as a
charm that will secure heaven for them in spite of their unchristian way of
living.

It will do nothing of the kind; the Scapular is
a Sacramental, which is a material object used as a sign and signifying effects of a
spiritual kind, through the intercession of the Church.

The principal effect of the Sacred Scapular is
to obtain Our Lady's motherly help and protection during life and after death. But all this
takes for granted that we for our part are trying to live in a state of friendship with
God.

The wearing of the Scapular is simply an open
declaration that this is what we are doing.

If our lives do not correspond with what the
Scapular proclaims, to wear it is a mockery.

8. Is it
necessary to say any special prayers to obtain the
Promise?

No. Our Lady made the
promise on behalf of those who wear the Scapular worthily and die wearing it. But we should
note that this means living in a true Christian manner and practicing real devotion to Our
Lady.

By this we prove to Her
that we are Her children and merit Her loving protection.

•Here is what the
Vatican Council says:

"Let the faithful remember that true devotion
to the
Blessed Virgin consists neither in a fruitless and passing emotion, nor in a certain vain
credulity.
Rather it proceeds from The True Faith by which we are led to know the excellence of the Mother of
God and are moved to a filial love towards Her and to the imitation of Her
virtues."

(Constitution on the Church, n. 67)

9. Must the
Scapular be blessed each time it is renewed?

No. The Scapular is blessed by a priest when a
person is first invested in it, and a new Scapular does not require another blessing or
enrolment.

10. What is the
Sabbatine Privilege?

This privilege applies to people enrolled in
the Scapular of Carmel and who die wearing it.

This is how the Church officially explained
this privilege in July 1908:

" It is permitted to Carmelite Fathers to
preach, and Christians may believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary will extend Her motherly help
to souls in Purgatory who were, while on earth, Her faithful servants. And furthermore we may
believe that Her beneficience in this respect may be exercised on Saturdays, the day of the
week which is specially dedicated to Her."

11. In what other
ways do Catholics show special devotion to Our Lady?

First and foremost by the exercise of the True
Faith which leads us to appreciate the Mother of Jesus for what She truly is. Then we are
moved

to become like Her in some small way. The
children of Our Lady show their love for Her by reciting the Holy Rosary, visiting Her
shrines, by observing the five first Saturdays, wearing Her Scapular and Miraculous Medal,
etc.

12. Has the
Church approved of the Scapular Devotion?

The Sovereign Pontiffs have given the greatest
number of approbations to the Brown Scapular, more than to any other confraternity. (Card. H.
Vaughan).

• Pope Paul VI wrote:

"Among the practices, commended by the Second
Vatican Council, we would mention by name the Marian Rosary and the devout use of the
Scapular of Carmel. For this Scapular is a form of piety which is adapted to all minds by
reason of its simplicity and has become

universally widespread among the faithful,
producing many and happy fruits."

13. Has Our Lady
Herself reminded us of the Scapular devotion?

Yes. At the moment of the great miracle of
Fatima, She appeared in the garb of our Lady of Mount Carmel, reaching down towards the crowd
Her centuries-old sign of affiliation, the Brown Scapular. She wants us to live the true
consecration to Her, which the Scapular means, to make our lives truly worthy of Her so that
Her promise of eternal salvation may be fulfilled for each one of us.

OUR LADY'S
PROMISE: 'One Day through the Rosary and Scapular I will save the world.
'

Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Dominic: 'Wear
your Scapular Always!' It is worn by those consecrated to Our Lady.

"Work so that She may be loved and served by
you and by the

world." (Pope Pius XII)

Kiss the Scapular frequently; it is a sign of
respect for Our Lady.

The Scapular can also be supplied
with the miraculous medal attached.

Rite of Enrolment by a
Priest

Priest: Show us, O Lord, Thy
mercy

Response: And grant us Thy salvationPriest: O Lord, hear my
prayer

Response: And let our cry come unto Thee

Priest: The Lord be with you

Response: And also with you

Priest: Let us pray O Lord
Jesus Christ, Saviour of mankind, * by Thy right hand sanctify t these Scapulars which Thy
servants will devoutly wear for the love of Thee and of Thy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary
of Mount Carmel, so that, by her intercession, they may be protected from the wickedness of
the enemy and persevere in Thy grace until death; Who lives and reigns for ever and
ever.

*The priest now sprinkles the Scapular with
Holy Water, after which he places the Scapular on each one saying;

Priest: Receive this
blessed Scapular and ask the Most Holy Virgin that, by her merits, it may be worn with no
stain of sin and may protect you from all harm and bring you into everlasting life.

Response: Amen

Priest: By the power granted to
me, I admit you to a share in all the spiritual works performed, with the merciful help of
Jesus Christ, by the Religious of Mount Carmel; in the name of the Father, and of the Son t
and of the Holy Spirit.

Response: Amen

Priest: May almighty God,
Creator of heaven and earth bless you whom He has pleased to receive into the Confraternity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. We beg her to crush the head of the ancient
serpent in the hour of your death, and in the end, to obtain for you a palm and the crown of
your everlasting inheritance, through Christ Our Lord.

All:
Amen

The priest now sprinkles those enrolled with
Holy Water.

DAILY MORNING
OFFERING

O my God, in union with the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, (here kiss your Brown Scapular) I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus from all the
altars throughout the world, joining with It the offering of my every thought, word and
action of this day.

O my Jesus, I desire today to gain every
indulgence and merit I can and I offer them, together with myself, to Mary Immaculate Queen
that She may best apply them to the interests of Thy Most Sacred Heart.

"I too have worn the Scapular of Carmel
over my heart for a long time! Out of my love for our common heavenly Mother, whose
protection I constantly experience, I hope that this Marian year will help all the men and
women religious of Carmel! and the devout faithful who venerate her with filial affection to
grow in her love and to radiate to the world the presence of this Woman of silence and
prayer, invoked as Mother of Mercy, Mother of Hope and
Grace."Pope John Paul II
Vatican City, 25 March 2001.

For Brown Scapular Enquiries email us:

or simply enter the quantity you require in the cart below and we will ship them to your
door!

We Ship
Internationally

To order your Brown Scapulars online, click the Add to
Cart button on the left. You will be able to enter the quantity you require and pay via credit card
or paypal. We ship worldwide.

The Open Door Catholic parish newsletter / magazine is
distributed on a non commercial basis in the Kildare, West Dublin and adjacent Meath
areas.
Readers pick it up at churches, shops newsagents, supermarkets etc in the above areas; it is free
of charge. The Open Door is not delivered door to door. It is also available weekly
online.

Print Deadline
Mon 1.00pm but usually full by then.

Notices, ads etc. should be sent in sooner to be sure of space - by email if
possible.

Golden Chain

Rosary Beads in glass and luster in – green, blue, black, red, white and a 5 colour one @ €5 inc Rosary leaflet & postage.
All of our products are sent out free of charge to anywhere in the world. If you would like to order the a Golden Chain for your friends or family please CLICK HERE.